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Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Kerou Stone Hotpot Chiayi Xingjia 2nd Gen](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-e192fa922ca0/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ke-rou Stone Pot Chiayi (Xing-jia 2nd-generation branch) at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot shop built around a self-serve all-you-can-eat bar. Nearly a hundred ingredients include vegetables, hotpot items, rice and noodles, sauces, slushies, and ice cream for guests to mix and match. Set meals start at NT$398, average spend around NT$511, with a NT$30 per-table cleaning fee added. Hours run from noon to 2 a.m., great for late-night gatherings. The space is roomy with convenient parking, popular with locals and tourists alike.
![[Illustrative] Kerou Stone Pot Chiayi Xingjia](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-e192fa922ca0/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ke Rou Stone Pot's Xing-jia second-gen branch at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, West District, runs a hot pot buffet stocked with nearly 100 ingredients - meats, vegetables, sauces, rice and noodles, and desserts - sourced fresh and varied. Broths lean on sesame oil and Brazil mushroom bases, suiting fans of自助 pots. Hours stretch from midday to 2 a.m., with set meals starting at NT$398 and an average check of about NT$511. The roomy interior and easy parking make it a solid pick for group dinners or late-night feasts.
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![[Illustrative] Yigen Pot House](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-be4165c0f4bc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yigen Pot House
Ine Nabe-ya is a popular all-you-can-eat hot-pot chain across Kaohsiung, famed for its sprawling self-serve bar. Over sixty ingredients line the counter — fresh vegetables, assorted meatballs, sliced meats, seafood, noodles, plus drinks and ice cream. Twelve broth options include standouts like Chaozhou beef-bone, cheese-cream, Thai basil pork, and Japanese curry, all starting at just NT$298. Kids under 120 cm eat free, no service charge, making it a family-favorite for birthday dinners and weekend feasts. Multiple branches open from 11 AM, beloved by locals and tourists alike.
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![[Illustrative] Yuanqi Mandarin Duck Lifting Hotpot](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-d37a0fc30566/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yuanqi Mandarin Duck Lifting Hotpot
Yuan Qi Yin-Yang Lift Hot Pot at No. 425 Chongde Road in Kaohsiung's Zuoying District is Taiwan's first lift-style all-you-can-eat hot-pot restaurant. The warm, wood-toned interior seats four to six per table, naturally suited for family gatherings. Diners pick two broths from a lineup that includes pork bone, Japanese kelp, vegetarian, rich milk, seasonal specials, and Sichuan mala — the second is free. Lunch starts at NT$268, dinner at NT$368, plus 10% service charge. A claw-machine game corner and kids' play area keep little ones busy. Open daily 11 AM to midnight with convenient parking, it's a solid pick whether you're chasing variety or a relaxed family evening out.
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![[Illustrative] Dao Yu Kaohsiung Hanshin Branch](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-fabc595f1a0f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dao Yu Kaohsiung Hanshin Branch
Dao Yu's Kaohsiung Hanshin branch opened on August 22, 2025, occupying the 8th floor of the Hanshin Department Store main building. Spanning 660 ping with 350 seats, the restaurant revolves around nine 'island stations' that curate Taiwanese and global cuisines — over 200 dishes covering live seafood, Japanese courses, cold appetizers, and more. Every table is set with curated wine options for a proper pairing experience. Pricing starts at NT$1,490, peaking at NT$2,090 for holiday dinners, plus 10% service. The layout prioritizes smooth traffic flow to keep diners from crowding each other, and semi-private rooms are available for a more intimate setting.
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![[Illustrative] Pari Paris Buffet](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-9e1ee93cb392/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Pari Paris Buffet
Pari Paris Buffet sits on the ground floor of the Lianshang Hotel in Kaohsiung's Zuoying District, a short walk from the Arena MRT station. Ten themed food stations serve over 200 dishes under a borderless Chinese-Western-Japanese concept — live teppanyaki, fresh seafood, and artisan pizza are highlights. There is no private parking, but the MRT delivers guests straight to the door, and weekend seats fill fast. The set price is NT$1,089 including 10% service; weekday discounts reach 40% off, holidays 20% off. A strong pick for group dinners, birthday celebrations, or family feasts.
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![[Illustrative] TAI Urban Resort](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-675f8a2c6008/hero.webp)
Illustrative →TAI Urban Resort
TAI Urban Resort in Kaohsiung houses the 26th-floor buffet restaurant Nijirouki, serving brunch and dinner buffets. Borderless cuisine anchors the menu, combining seasonal ingredients with artisan bread — dishes span made-to-order hot food, seafood, European breads, desserts, and fruit. Floor-to-ceiling windows and lofty ceilings frame panoramic city views. Weekday duo packages start around NT$999, brunch from NT$880, with dinner upgrades like snow crab and grilled oysters.
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![[Illustrative] Xuji Buffet](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-c85fe41bdbcd/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xuji Buffet
Xuji Japanese Feast Collection is a premium Japanese buffet brand under the Xiangbin Group, featuring seafood, sashimi, nigiri sushi, and diverse Japanese hot dishes across lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner services. Weekday lunch starts around NT$1,090; afternoon tea is a better value at NT$990. The spacious dining hall is divided into nine themed zones — from seafood feasts and charcoal grilling to teppanyaki, desserts, and cocktails — perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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